1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. At 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 198 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Primera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Quattro | Primera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
